ASUS
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 170 W · ROG Strix
73
/ 100
From $372
VS
Gigabyte
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Ampere · 8 GB GDDR6 · 170 W · Aorus Master
73
/ 100
From $372
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB lands at 73 and Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB at 73. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
Pick Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB if…
- ✓NVIDIA driver stack
- ✓DLSS support on RTX
- ✓Strong resale value
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB 73
vs 73 Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Score breakdown
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
73 raster 73
rt 68
ai 70
efficiency 73
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
73 raster 73
rt 68
ai 70
efficiency 73
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB | Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | Ampere | Ampere |
| VRAM | 8 GB GDDR6 | 8 GB GDDR6 |
| TBP | 170 W | 170 W |
| Release year | 2022 | 2022 |
ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Pros
- +NVIDIA driver stack
- +DLSS support on RTX
- +Strong resale value
Cons
- −Power draw scales with tier
- −Gen-over-gen price creep
- −VRAM gated per tier
FAQ: ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB vs Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
Which is better, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB? +
Both score 73 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the price? +
At $372, ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 73 — strongest in raster.
Is Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB worth the price? +
At $372, Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB delivers a Specdex score of 73 — strongest in raster.
Does ASUS ROG Strix GeForce RTX 3060 8GB or Gigabyte Aorus Master GeForce RTX 3060 8GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.